Today I had an early dinner/late lunch date with my big, Dave (for those of you in Greek life who get bigs and have littles, this may make sense to you; this is in no way a reference to Sex in the City).

We decided to go to Varsity since it is cheaper and the quality of the food is actually pretty good.  I ate pizza probably a good two times this week. I got a slice from Varsity earlier on in the week and got a slice from Acropolis yesterday.  Honestly, Varsity pizza tastes way better.  It is rare that I will get two slices of pizza anywhere and Varsity is one of those places.  Acropolis, however, dominates on the cheese fries game.  The fries are crispy, not oily and have the perfect melted cheese accompaniment.

Today I decided to lay off the pizza and go for a classic: Grilled Cheese with Tomato and a bag of Kettle Baked Chips with Sea Salt.  It was a decent sized portion and was actually delicious.  I don’t like a sandwich to be greasy or served with all kinds of weird nastiness (coleslaw and greasy overly salted chips).  The only thing missing was a pickle which they ran out of and made me sad.

If you are on a diet and are looking for something healthy go for Varsity.  It is easy on your pocket and your waistline.  I am in pretty good shape but I do like to indulge in fries every once in a while.

That’s all for tonight readers!

Peace, love and no beef!

Guramrit

Hello everyone!

I apologize for my lack of posting.  I just got back to school and my first day of senior year began yesterday.  I have been adjusting to the school life once again and organizing my life.  One of the main things I have been concerned about is food.

Over the summer I purchased two cookbooks: one vegetarian and the other a mixture of different types of food for those moments I don’t mind cooking chicken for my boyfriend or my roommate.

I also purchased a spice rack.  Yea, I know, I am a dork.  I nearly jumped for joy at Costco when I found it.  I just HAD to have it.  It was the perfect gift for myself but my grandpa decided he wanted to buy it for me.

I am not sure if you recall one of my posts about the amazing wraps in Food.com in Newhouse.  I raved about the amazing wraps that are made in this little cafe designed for us journalists to grab a bite to eat on the go.  I was dying to have one of these wraps yesterday so I ordered one.  The wrap was AMAZING while I was eating it.  However, the moment I stopped eating my stomach began to hurt.  I then remembered a friend who told me the school puts “stuff” (I am assuming this is code name for laxatives or a digestion stimulant) in the food.  My stomach was in agony for the rest of the day and all I wanted to do was go back and eat it and ignore the annoying stomach pain.

I think since I was so used to cooking my own food all summer, my stomach adjusted to my own delectable creations.  I think I will stick to home cooking for a little while.

Well, that’s all for now!

Peace, love and no beef!

Guramrit

Tonight my mom and I decided to make a pasta dish we found in the newspaper.  It was incredibly easy, light and refreshing.

For those of you interested in making this dish, here is the recipe:

What you need:

4 Vine Ripe Tomatoes

1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 Tablespoons Red Chili Flakes

2 Tablespoons chopped basil

3 cloves of garlic, crushed

1 Box of Spaghetti

Salt & Pepper, to taste

Grated Parmesan Cheese

How you make it:

1. Turn the oven on to broil. Rub olive oil on the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.  Roast tomatoes until skin begins to blister (about 15 to 20 minutes).

2. While tomatoes are roasting, cook pasta in salted boiling water.

3. Once tomatoes are done, peel skin off and chop the flesh.  Put into a bowl.  Add oil, chili flakes, garlic, basil, salt and pepper. Allow flavors to infuse.

4. Once pasta is cooked, drain and add tomato sauce.  Serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese.

[Serve with sautéed Broccoli and Green beans!]

Peace, love and no beef!

Guramrit

I love, love, LOVE Waffles! I think I am just a big fan of breakfast foods.  I love breakfast at any time of day.

Today was a major shopping day so I needed some good grub to sustain me through hours of shopping and searching for things for back to school.

I got an Iced Mocha Coffee with a Belgian waffle topped with a strawberry compote and whipped cream.  It was phenomenal.  I like that I can eat just one waffle and feel satisfied.  The best part? This meal was vegetarian! If you want a vegan option tell them to remove the whipped cream!

Peace, love and no beef!

Guramrit

For $7.79 you can try half a sandwich, half a salad or soup at Cosi.  You can select any combination for that low price.  Not only does this help you eat in moderation, it keeps you within a budget and allows you to try more than one thing.

Yesterday I tried a T.B.M Melt (Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella cheese with sun-dried tomato pesto on white flatbread) with a Cesar Salad.  I actually wanted tomato basil soup but I had to opt for something different.  It was completely satisfying.  I must admit I was a little hesitant to try the sun-dried tomato pesto because to me pesto is green, but it was the perfect complement to this half of a sandwich.

Enjoy your food readers!

Peace, love and no beef!

Guramrit